Arthroscopic Subscapularis Augmentation Using the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon for Anterior Shoulder Instability

ABSTRACT: The limitations of transferring the coracoid process along with the conjoined tendon are coracoacromial arch damage, technical difficulty, and nerve injury. The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) proximal transposition technique has a weaker sling effect and a risk of nerve injury. The arthroscopic subscapularis augmentation technique may have risks of shoulder external rotation restriction and subscapularis transection. Herein, we introduce an arthroscopic technique for the transfer of the LHBT for subscapularis augmentation to address these risks. Indications of this technique were patients younger than 45 years of age who engage in competitive sports, require forceful external rotation and abduction, have a related capsule-ligament insufficiency, and have a glenoid bone loss <25%. Th

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9134250 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature